Movie Review: Bob the Builder: Building Bobland Bay
At last Bob gets a house, and not just a house! The whole story is divided into three parts, really, and other projects are included. Before the last, "Fantastic Flex," special features are inserted. These must be done by the same company and are included as promos due to having room on the DVD. I was confused for a moment as to whether my machine had turned off and if the cable was showing the other ones.
The Bob the Builder series attracted my children first for the machines. My 4 year old found his BtB tractor to hold while it played. BtB was never their first choice, and is seldom played on the channels of cable the way it was 1-2 years ago, but the kids surprised me by their interest yesterday watching episodes back to back.
I've done construction as a sideline for years, and always learn a thing or two from the show. Bob and Wendy's experience can't be denied...the writers know how to put a lot of thought and planning into how they portray the building process. Of these episodes I especially enjoyed when they reviewed all of the projects done in the area to borrow ideas to complete, or 'spiff' up Bob's House.
I found that the series had less of the bungling that is given many of the characters is other episodes. Another favorite part I enjoyed was when the film director is introduced, and where this leads. This is clever! I also imagined that Bob would lose his patience with the paint job they do for the shed, but he stays in character- a patient gentleman to the end.
(Review by Toby Crane)
The Crane Family will be providing family reviews of movies. Their family consists of Toby (a teacher); Ana (a flight attendant); and their two adorable kids - Prince (4 years old) and Star (2 years old).
The Bob the Builder series attracted my children first for the machines. My 4 year old found his BtB tractor to hold while it played. BtB was never their first choice, and is seldom played on the channels of cable the way it was 1-2 years ago, but the kids surprised me by their interest yesterday watching episodes back to back.
I've done construction as a sideline for years, and always learn a thing or two from the show. Bob and Wendy's experience can't be denied...the writers know how to put a lot of thought and planning into how they portray the building process. Of these episodes I especially enjoyed when they reviewed all of the projects done in the area to borrow ideas to complete, or 'spiff' up Bob's House.
I found that the series had less of the bungling that is given many of the characters is other episodes. Another favorite part I enjoyed was when the film director is introduced, and where this leads. This is clever! I also imagined that Bob would lose his patience with the paint job they do for the shed, but he stays in character- a patient gentleman to the end.
(Review by Toby Crane)
The Crane Family will be providing family reviews of movies. Their family consists of Toby (a teacher); Ana (a flight attendant); and their two adorable kids - Prince (4 years old) and Star (2 years old).
The Bob the Builder series attracted my children first for the machines. My 4 year old found his BtB tractor to hold while it played. BtB was never their first choice, and is seldom played on the channels of cable the way it was 1-2 years ago, but the kids surprised me by their interest yesterday watching episodes back to back.
I found that the series had less of the bungling that is given many of the characters is other episodes. Another favorite part I enjoyed was when the film director is introduced, and where this leads. This is clever! I also imagined that Bob would lose his patience with the paint job they do for the shed, but he stays in character- a patient gentleman to the end.
(Review by Toby Crane)
